Production Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

The Production Manager will lead all production operations within a manufacturing facility, ensuring targets for efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved. The Production Manager will drive performance through strong leadership, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Client Details

My client is a well-established manufacturing partner supporting OEMs and product-based companies across multiple industries. With a large workforce and multiple facilities, they offer extensive in-house capabilities and play a critical role in delivering high-quality solutions to their clients.

Description

The Production Manager will:

• Ensure product quality standards are achieved by implementing standardized processes, training employees, and addressing key performance issues identified through data analysis
• Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries regarding production status and work orders
• Partner with planning, sales, and operations teams to develop achievable production schedules that meet customer delivery expectations and drive continuous improvement in on-time delivery performance
• Promote and model a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations and policies
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively addressing trends that could impact financial or operational targets
• Drive daily performance by comparing actual results to targets and empowering teams to solve problems in real time
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset by applying Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles across operations
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, encouraging hands-on problem-solving and employee engagement
• Lead change initiatives and build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and recognition
• Support workforce development through hiring, training, multi-skill development, and employee engagement initiatives

Profile

The successful Production Manager should have the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience leading a production floor
• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing processes preferred
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to work independently and lead with minimal supervision
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Broad understanding of manufacturing processes and operational workflows
• Experience delivering presentations, training, and mentoring employees

Job Offer

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

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